Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 235kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,615kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 235kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Tandem | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,615kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 235kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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